# Festivals in West Des Moines | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  West Des Moines. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in [CITY]. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in [CITY], you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in [CITY] listed on one platform - we have you covered.

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## Festivals Events in West Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Season Opener!!!
  - **Description**: LLLEEEETTS GET READY TO DRINK THE COFFFEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

         ***Season Opener & Schedule Announcement!!!***

Hello Coffee Fans!!!  We're back for 2026 for another season of Cars & Coffee.  OPENING DAY IS....Saturday, April 18th!!!  

Here's the
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/season-opener/200029896538902
  - **Venue**: 7300 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50266
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- **Event Name**: Cedar Falls Rock & Roll Revue | Music in the Junction
  - **Description**: The CF Rock & Roll Revue is dedicated to the music that we grew up with in our teens. All members of the band are Cedar Falls, IA. natives and graduated in the class of 1977 or 1978.

Valley Junction is the place to be in Central Iowa on Thursday nigh
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  - **Date**: Thu Sep 10 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu Sep 10 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/cedar-falls-rock-and-roll-revue-|-music-in-the-junction/200029893850946
  - **Venue**: Historic Valley Junction
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, workshops, live-music, farmers-markets
- **Event Name**: Des Moines Bubbleicious Bubble Run
  - **Description**: Get ready to experience pure, unadulterated happiness at Bubbleicious – the 5K where every step bursts with childlike wonder! This isn’t just a run, it’s a moving celebration of joy designed to make you laugh, play, and feel like a kid again.
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat May 09 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/des-moines-bubbleicious-bubble-run/200029748171459
  - **Venue**: Des, Moines, Iowa
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  - **Categories**: kids
- **Event Name**: FL@Music in the Junction!
  - **Description**: We put the FUNKtion in the Junction as Des Moines’ premier 10-piece, all teacher, horn-driven, multi-hyphenated old school funk machine funks up the farmer’s market. 
https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/music-in-the-junction/
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    - Count: 48
  - **Date**: Thu Aug 13 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Aug 13 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/fl-music-in-the-junction/200029787525807
  - **Venue**: Historic Valley Junction, West Des Moines
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- **Event Name**: SCHEELS Fish Fest
  - **Description**: 🎣 FISH FEST IS HERE! 🎣

Get ready to kick off the season the right way at Fish Fest!

📅 Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 West Des Moines SCHEELS

Bring your friends and family so you don’t miss out on:
• Gear for the season
• Exclusive sales
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/scheels-fish-fest/200029895639223
  - **Venue**: 101 Jordan Creek Parkway, Building 4000, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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  - **Categories**: festivals
- **Event Name**: English | Music in the Junction
  - **Description**: Fusing together the sounds of rock, funk, soul, alt-country, and a touch of weird, ENGLISH is glued together by the band’s tight rhythm section, blistering horns, and dynamic lead vocals...but they just call it "tater-tot casserole rock" to keep it short
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    - Count: 18
  - **Date**: Thu Aug 20 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu Aug 20 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/english-|-music-in-the-junction/200029893851252
  - **Venue**: Historic Valley Junction
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Concerts
- **Event Name**: Des Moines Color Run By Color Craze
  - **Description**: Welcome to Color Craze, one of the most vibrant experiences in the ColorVerse! This isn’t just a run, it’s a full-blown festival where color, music, and celebration collide. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be part of a living, breathing rainbow, surrou
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/des-moines-color-run-by-color-craze/200029865795325
  - **Venue**: Des, Moines, Iowa
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Vaisakhi Service and Celebration
  - **Description**: On Sunday, April 19, we will celebrate the annual holiday of Vaisakhi from roughly 12:00 to 2:00 pm with the Sikh gurdwara in West Des Moines, the Iowa Sikh Association (1115 Walnut St.).

The service will include many of the elements of a typical Sunday
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  - **Date**: Sun Apr 19 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/vaisakhi-service-and-celebration/200029640311208
  - **Venue**: Iowa Sikh Association
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  - **Categories**: holiday
- **Event Name**: HAPPY HOUR - Regal Beagle
  - **Description**: 🍻 I-80 IceFest Happy Hour Stop: The Regal Beagle! 🏒

We’re excited to head back to The Regal Beagle during I-80 IceFest weekend!

Not only are they welcoming our group back for the second year in a row, but they’re also proud sponsors of one of our DMWH w
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  - **Date**: Sat Jun 20 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/happy-hour-regal-beagle/200029811866517
  - **Venue**: The Regal Beagle, IA.
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  - **Categories**: sports, tournaments
- **Event Name**: I80 IceFest Game 1
  - **Description**: Teams still TBD.

All welcome to this FREE event.
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    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 19 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri Jun 19 2026 at 06:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/i80-icefest-game-1/200029903635859
  - **Venue**: MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex
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## Trending Events in West Des Moines

- **Event Name**: West Des Moines Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)
  - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES
  - **Venue**: Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Marlon Wayans
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Marlon Wayans, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Funny Bone Comedy Club - Des Moines in the heart of West Des Moines,
  - **Venue**: Funny Bone Comedy Club - Des Moines
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- **Event Name**: Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour
  - **Description**: Nate Bargatze

Venue: Casey's Center
Des Moines, IA

Date: 24 Apr, 2026 - 07:00 PM
  - **Venue**: Des Moines, IA
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- **Event Name**: Band of Horses and Dinosaur Jr at Val Air Ballroom
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Band of Horses and Dinosaur Jr at Val Air Ballroom, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines, IA se
  - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom
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- **Event Name**: Sepultura with Exodus, Biohazard and Tribal Gaze
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Val Air Ballroom
🏠 Address: 301 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
🌆 City: West Des Moines
📍 Location: 41.5852, -93.7064✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Sepultura with Exodus, Biohazard and Tribal Gaze, where every
  - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom
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- **Event Name**: An Evening With Band of Horses and Dinosaur Jr. at Val Air Ballroom
  - **Description**: Presented by First Fleet Concerts

AN EVENING WITH BAND OF HORSES AND DINOSAUR JR.

Doors: 7:00 PM
Show: 8:00 PM
All Ages

Tickets on sale Friday, March 20th at 10:00 AM online at axs.com

Every ticket sold will add +$1 to donate to The Vera Project.

The
  - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom
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- **Event Name**: TJ Miller at Funny Bone - Des Moines
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to TJ Miller at Funny Bone - Des Moines, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Funny Bone - Des Moines in the heart of West Des Moines, IA
  - **Venue**: Funny Bone - Des Moines
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- **Event Name**: Big Thief
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Big Thief, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines, IA sets the perfect stage for an unforgettable
  - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom
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- **Event Name**: Freddie Gibbs
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Freddie Gibbs, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines, IA sets the perfect stage for an unforgetta
  - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in West Des Moines?
  - **A:** Season Opener!!! (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 am at 7300 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50266), Cedar Falls Rock & Roll Revue | Music in the Junction (Thu Sep 10 2026 at 05:00 pm at Historic Valley Junction), Des Moines Bubbleicious Bubble Run (Sat May 09 2026 at 12:00 pm at Des, Moines, Iowa), FL@Music in the Junction! (Thu Aug 13 2026 at 06:00 pm at Historic Valley Junction, West Des Moines), SCHEELS Fish Fest (Sat May 02 2026 at 09:30 am at 101 Jordan Creek Parkway, Building 4000, West Des Moines, IA 50266).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in West Des Moines in April 2026?
  - **A:** Season Opener!!! (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 am at 7300 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50266), Vaisakhi Service and Celebration (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 12:00 pm at Iowa Sikh Association).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in West Des Moines?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in West Des Moines on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in West Des Moines?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in West Des Moines?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in West Des Moines include 7300 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50266, Historic Valley Junction, Des, Moines, Iowa.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in West Des Moines?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in West Des Moines include Cars & Coffee Des Moines, Music In The Junction, Luna Ticketing.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in West Des Moines?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in West Des Moines.

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